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Destination Imagination (DI) is a creative problem-solving program. Teams of students create, write and produce a presentation based on a challenging theme that is provided. There are seven challenges teams can choose from including Technical, Scientific, Engineering, Improv, Fine Arts, Service Learning and Early Learning.

Mathematics Pentathlon ® is a program of interactive problem-solving games that strengthens basic math concepts and skills. Key attributes are conceptual understanding, computational and logical reasoning. Students of varying abilities and learning styles are motivated to enjoy math. We offer this program in classrooms and as a competitive math club. Math Pentathlon Tournaments are held in the Spring. http://www.mathpentath.org/

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a STEM-based partnership of FIRST and LEGO Group that focuses on different real-world topics related to the sciences, while developing team-building, critical thinking, and collaborative skills. Open to current 4th and 5th graders, students conduct research projects and design autonomous robots that carry out missions related to the topic. Teams can take their project to local competitions and with success, compete at the national level. This year’s theme is “Into Orbit”.

FIRST LEGO League Jr. (FLL Jr.) is a non-competitive robotics program designed for K-3rd grade. Jr. FLL teams conduct small research projects and make models out of LEGO elements to illustrate one part of the science-based topic. As an introductory program to FIRST, our Junior FLL teams will use their current skills to problem solve, collaborate on an idea, express that idea on a poster board and develop a model with LEGO to express it. They will have the opportunity to present their idea and work at local expos. This year’s theme is “Mission Moon”

PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2018-2019 theme: Heroes Around Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSvo7vS4Hgg

Art Smart is an in-class art appreciation program. The mission of Art Smart is to:

Foster a sense of appreciation and critical thinking about each artist or artwork.

Help the students understand why the art is notable.

Expose students to famous artists or artwork they are likely to encounter in their daily lives.

Each session focuses on one artist or specific piece of art. The session includes a short lecture, discussion, and a simple hands-on activity that reinforces the lesson.

Parent volunteers are needed in each classroom for once a month art smart sessions.

Junior Optimists is a student led community service based group working to promote positive change in their community. Students choose and plan their own projects, develop leadership skills and experience by running the meetings with a parent adviser at the meeting. Meetings are held once a month.

All of our enrichment programs are available because of our amazing parent volunteers that synergize in coordinating and coaching these great programs. If you have another enrichment program you would like to lead at Longacre or if you are interested in helping out with any of our current enrichments please contact LongacrePTAEnrichments@gmail.com or LongacrePTASecretary@gmail.com.